Week of 12/9/24 - 12/13/24
Good afternoon,
Please find the updates for the week ahead below. Have a great weekend!
Positive Principal Calls: Ring...ring... We are excited to introduce a new PBIS initiative called "Positive Principal Calls" at KPS! Teachers will be submitting reports highlighting the academic, behavioral, and social achievements of our students, and I will be making phone calls home to share the wonderful progress and hard work of your child. Our goal is to celebrate their successes and keep you connected to the positive growth happening in our classrooms.
KPSPTO Snowflake Gift Shop: The KPSPTO Snowflake Gift Shop will be open from December 10th – December 12th. On 12/10 and 12/11, it’ll be open from 9 AM – 3 PM for students. On December 12th, it’ll be open from 9 AM – 11:30 AM and 6 – 8:00 PM.
KPS Spirit Day on December 20th: Students can wear their favorite PJs or holiday attire.
Report Cards: Report cards will go live on Home Access on December 9th, 2024 by 3 PM.
Parent Teacher Conferences: Thursday, December 12th, will be a half day for students. Bus dismissal will start at 12:00 PM with cafeteria pick-ups starting at 11:45 AM. Friday, December 13th, will also be a half day for students. Bus dismissal will start at 12:00 PM with cafeteria pick-ups starting at 11:45 AM.
Although we understand that the virtual option may allow for greater flexibility for parents, we want to ensure that parents are aware that if there is a need, a parent can request that they meet with their child’s teacher in person.
Your child's teacher will be reaching out so you can schedule your virtual conference directly with them. If there is a request to meet in person, please reach out directly to the teacher so that alternative arrangements can be made. We look forward to our continued partnership.
Winter Reminder: As the temperatures begin to drop, please prepare your students with jackets, gloves, hats, and any other winter apparel so that they stay warm getting on/off the bus and during recess. If students do not have proper winter attire, they may be unable to go outside for recess.
Attendance: Consistent attendance is essential to every student’s success. Our attendance policy is supported by the New York State Department which defines chronic absenteeism as missing 10 percent of school days; a total of 18 days throughout the school year. With our commitment to student success in mind, we are steadfast in our obligation to notify families of their child’s attendance to ensure that they are able to access their education.
Attendance letters are mailed home periodically throughout the school year as another means to notify parents/guardians of their child’s attendance. These letters are informational and serve as a reminder that a student's success is in direct correlation to their attendance rates. All students of a compulsory age are required to be in school. If a student is absent due to illness, a parent note and/or doctor note is required for the absence to be deemed "excused." The chronic absenteeism definition of missing 18 days or more throughout the school year is regardless of whether absences are excused or unexcused.
Carmel Central School District is dedicated to the success of its students, and we would like to thank you for your continued support as we help shape our students and create a foundation where they can thrive.